Here are the German tourist visa requirements for Indians:

Valid passport: You will need to submit your passport, which should be valid for at least three months beyond your planned departure from Germany. It must have been issued within the last ten years and contain at least two blank pages.

With Atlys, you cannot only upload your passport pictures but also take a picture of your passport using your smartphone or desktop camera.

Visa application form: A printed copy of the Germany visa application form filled out online.

Passport photos: Provide recent passport-sized photos that meet the specified German visa photo requirements.

With Atlys, you cannot only upload your passport-size photo but also click the picture of yours using your smartphone or desktop camera. Atlys automatically adjusts the photo to meet the country’s requirements without hassle.

Proof of professional status: Provide documents verifying your employment status, such as pay slips and employment letters (if employed) or business registration documents (if self-employed).

Proof of income: Submit bank account statements for the last three months and ITR acknowledgement for the last three years. Your bank should sign and stamp the bank statements. 

Proof of accommodation: Show evidence of your accommodation arrangements in Germany, such as hotel bookings, rental agreements, or an invitation letter from a host.

Atlys provides hotel reservations for free, allowing you to demonstrate your travel plans without any financial commitment.

Return flight ticket: A confirmed return or onward flight ticket that proves your plan to leave Germany before your visa expires.

Atlys provides flight reservations for free, allowing you to demonstrate your travel plans without any financial commitment.

Purpose of visit: In your cover letter, clearly state the purpose of your visit, whether it’s tourism, business, studies, or other activities.

Atlys will help you with a customizable cover letter during the application process, free of cost.

Previous travel history: If you have travelled to Schengen countries before, include previous visa copies or entry/exit stamps as proof of your travel history.

Travel insurance: Obtain Schengen travel health insurance with a minimum coverage of EUR 30,000 that covers medical emergencies, hospitalisation, and repatriation for your stay

Yes, you can apply for a Germany visa without a confirmed flight booking. However, you will need to provide a flight itinerary or reservation as proof of your intended travel dates. 

Atlys provides verifiable flight reservations for free, allowing you to demonstrate your travel plans without any financial commitment.

Yes, travel insurance is mandatory when applying for a Germany visa. Additionally, the travel insurance must meet the following criteria:

• The minimum coverage shall be €30,000.00.

• The insurance shall be valid throughout the territory of the Schengen States.

• It should cover the entire period of the person’s intended stay or transit in the Schengen Area.

• The travel insurance should cover any expenses that might arise in connection with repatriation for medical reasons, urgent medical attention, emergency hospital treatment, or death during the stay(s) on the territory of the Member States.

Note: Ensure the Schengen countries recognise your insurance provider. You can find a list of approved Indian travel insurance companies on the government website.

As a housewife with no independent income, you can still succeed in your German visa application by providing the following:

• Sponsorship letter: Obtain a sponsorship letter from your spouse or a close family member who will sponsor your trip. The letter should clearly state the relationship between you and the sponsor and their commitment to covering your travel expenses.

• Sponsor’s financial documents: Submit your sponsor’s bank statements, income tax returns, and salary slips as proof of financial support.

• Proof of relationship: Depending on your relationship with the sponsor, include a copy of the document (like a marriage certificate) that establishes your relationship with your sponsor.

• Proof of shared assets: If applicable, provide documents showing jointly owned property or bank accounts, which further prove your financial stability.